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		mxey 38 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why hasn't x86 caught up with Apple M seri... > Apple purposely make it so after 3 new versions of the OS you cannot upgrade the OS on the hardware any further. A new major version of macOS comes out every year. The oldest Mac still supported by the upcoming macOS 26 is from 2019.

alt227 38 days ago | [–]

Wow, 6 years!

rerdavies 38 days ago | [–]

Depends on the OS version. I had a Mac Mini blown away after three years.

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